A lot has been said about the Lexus RX400h for 2009. As Lexus's entry in the sport utility market the RX400h (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a good reputation. The 4-door RX400h is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Lexus as a brand in general.

Lexus RX400h Engine Specs

The RX400h Base is equipped with a Toyota 3.3 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed Transaxle. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RX400h has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2009 RX400h is a SFI design, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 19.20 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the RX400h Base are 72.60 inches wide by 186.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 66.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $37,500 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,188. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2009 RX400h gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

In 2008 and 2009 the RX400h Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Lexus RX400h Base sold well in 2009. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a RX400h.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus RX400h, Sport Utility, United States market

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